For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 891 students in Big Horn County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Big Horn County, MT are Fort Smith School, Arrow Creek Elementary School and Wyola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Big Horn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Grades: PK-6
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
Wyola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mondell Avenue
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Crow Agency School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Lodge Grass School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Big Horn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Big Horn County, MT include Fort Smith School, Arrow Creek Elementary School and Wyola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Big Horn County?
7 public preschools are located in Big Horn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Big Horn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Big Horn County include: Crow Agency School vs. Arrow Creek Elementary School, Lodge Grass School vs. Arrow Creek Elementary School, Arrow Creek Elementary School vs. Lodge Grass School
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